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1. Vedanta's Semiconductor Unit in Gujarat to Be Headed by David Reed; to Manufacture Chips for Phones, Laptops

   Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta on Monday named industry veteran David Reed to head its semiconductor unit where it is looking to invest $20 billion (nearly Rs. 1,65,600 crore) to manufacture chips essential for mobile phones to laptops and TV sets. In an interview with PTI, Agarwal said the group is looking to start manufacturing semiconductors at Dholera in Gujarat in 2-...

2. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Second Playable Demo Release Date Set for February 24

   Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is getting a playable demo this month, developer Team Ninja has confirmed. The demo will be available to download for free starting February 24, with all progress and saved data carrying over to the full game upon purchase. Unlike the first console-only demo from September, this new version will be playable across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xb...

3. Dell to Lay Off About 6,650 Employees Amidst Falling Demand for PCs: Report

   Dell Technologies will eliminate about 6,650 jobs, or about five percent of its global workforce, hurt by falling demand for its personal computers, Bloomberg News reported on Monday. The previous cost-cutting measures, including a pause on hiring and limits on travel, are no longer enough, CEO Jeff Clarke said in a memo.

4. The Last of Us Part I PC Port Delayed by Three Weeks, Will Now Arrive on March 28

   The Last of Us Part 1’s PC port has been delayed by three weeks, developer Naughty Dog has confirmed. The studio claims that the additional time will be utilised to ensure a more polished experience at launch. Originally slated to release on March 3, The Last of Us Part I will now arrive on March 28, with pre-orders live across Steam and Epic Games Store.

5. Intel Fears Another EU Antitrust Fine Despite Winning Its Court Fight Last Year

   Intel could face yet another EU antitrust fine despite winning its court fight last year against an EUR 1.06 billion (nearly Rs. 14,250 crore) penalty imposed 14 years ago for hindering a rival, the US chipmaker said in a regulatory filing. Intel last year convinced Europe's second-top court to scrap the fine handed out by the European Commission in 2009 for giving...

6. Dead Space Review: A Bloodcurdling Return to the Ishimura

   Dead Space remake review: With Dead Space, EA Motive has succeeded in re-creating the horrors of 14 years ago by spicing things up with stellar detailing, satisfying gunplay, and tension that never strays from the original. While largely a clone of the original, fresh narrative choices give Isaac Clarke some needed character depth, whilst creating opportunities for re...

7. Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Series India Pricing Announced: See Launch Offers

   Samsung has announced the Galaxy Book 3 series laptops in India. Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 and Book 3 Pro are currently up for pre-booking in India via the company's official sales channels and select offline retail stores. The pre-booking for Galaxy Book 3 Ultra will open on February 14. The Galaxy Book 3 360 has an initial price tag of Rs. 1,09,990.

8. Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Series With Up to 13th Gen Intel Core i9 CPUs Launched: Price, Specifications

   Samsung Galaxy Book 3 series has been launched during the Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event today. The lineup includes the Galaxy Book 3 Ultra, Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360, and Galaxy Book 3 Pro.

9. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Takes 25 Percent Pay Cut as Part of Company-Wide Salary Reductions

   Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger will take a 25 percent salary cut, the company announced on Tuesday. The chipmaker is cutting management salaries across the firm, as it tries to save cash for its turnaround plan. Last week, Intel provided a gloomy outlook, predicting one of the worst quarters in its more than 50-year history, amid a shaky global economy.

10. Apple's Foldable iPad Will Not Debut in 2024, 20.5-Inch Foldable Notebook to Hit Shelves: Analysts

    Apple was earlier speculated to launch a foldable iPad this year. Now, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and DSCC analyst Ross Young dispute this rumour. As per the new leak, Apple will launch a 20.5-inch foldable notebook in 2025.

11. Hackers Using SwiftSlicer Wiper to Destroy Windows Files, Security Researchers Say

    Sandworm, a group linked to Russia's foreign military intelligence agency might be behind a recent cyberattack in Ukraine, said cybersecurity company ESET. The hacking team allegedly deployed SwiftSlice . Once executed, the SwiftSlicer deletes shadow copies, recursively overwrites files in the system and non-system drives and then reboots the computer.

12. Infinix Zero Book, Zero Book Ultra With 12th Gen Intel Core Chipsets Launched in India: Price, Specifications

    Infinix has debuted its flagship Zero Book laptop series in India. The Infinix Zero Book and Zero Book Ultra are the two models in the series. The laptops have 15.6-inch full-HD colour displays and come with up to 12th Gen Intel Core i9 processors. All of the laptops are currently available for purchase on Flipkart.

13. Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Series Design Renders, Key Specifications Surface Ahead of Launch: Report

    A recent report has leaked the supposed design renders of the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360, Galaxy Book 3 Pro, and Galaxy Book 3 360. The Galaxy Book 3 series is set to debut on February 1 at Galaxy Unpacked 2023.

14. Croma ‘Constitution of Joy’ 2023 Sale: Best Deals on Apple Products

    We’ve handpicked some of the best deals and offers available on Apple products during Croma’s ongoing Constitution of Joy 2023 sale. If you’re looking to buy new Macs, iPads, or Apple Watch, we’ve got some deals for you.

15. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X Review: Portable Powerhouse

    The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X offers impressive features such as a 3K resolution display, slim chassis, and the option to spec it with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU. If you're a content creator, should this be your next Windows laptop? Find out in our review.

16. Gaming Is Evolving Into a Lifestyle for Young Gamers, Boosting PC Demand in India

    Demand for PCs in India is rising, thanks to a shift to a hybrid lifestyle and increasing adoption of PC gaming along with the use of computers as personalised entertainment spaces. While the pandemic accelerated PC usage, here's why the new hybrid world is driving an increase in demand for PCs in the country.

17. Apple Files Patent for Full Side-to-Side Glass Haptic Trackpad for Future MacBooks

    Apple has filed a patent application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for a prospective MacBook prototype with an all-glass trackpad. The patent covers a side-to-side trackpad with a force input/haptic output interface that eliminates the traditional cutout area for a committed trackpad present on current MacBooks.

18. Apple Rolls Out Software Updates With Critical Security Fixes for Older iPhone, iPad, MacBook Models

    Apple has released software updates for its older iPhone, iPad, iPod, and MacBook devices. The devices covered are the ones that are ineligible to the company's latest iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, and Mac Ventura updates, which has left these older devices vulnerable to certain security issues that were otherwise addressed on Apple's latest update for newer devices.

19. Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Series Pre-Reservations Open in India, Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch

    Samsung has opened pre-reservations for the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 series in India. The South Korean conglomerate will unveil the latest laptop series alongside its flagship smartphone series the Samsung Galaxy S23, at its Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event scheduled to begin at 11:30pm IST on February 1. Pre-reserving the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 series will make users eligible...

20. Microsoft to Discontinue Sale of Windows 10 Home and Pro Downloads From January 31: Details

    Microsoft is set to discontinue the sale of its Windows 10 Home and Pro downloads from the end of this month. The tech giant made the announcement via its Windows 10 Product page. It said that January 31, 2023, will be the last day for the sale of Windows 10 download and its license keys.

21. Infinix Zero 5G Confirmed to Launch in India on February 4, Zero Book Ultra Microsite Also Surfaces

    Infinix Zero 5G is set to launch in India on February 4. This smartphone will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 5G SoC. In addition, a microsite for the Infinix Zero Book Ultra has gone live on Flipkart.

22. HP Envy x360 15 Laptops With OLED Touch Displays, 12th Gen Intel Core Processors Launched in India: Details

    HP has launched new Envy x360 15 series convertible laptops with a 15.6-inch OLED touch display. It comes with up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processors.

23. Apple HomePod mini, iMac Prices Hiked in India: All Details

    Apple has increased the pricing of the HomePod mini smart home speaker and the 24-inch iMac models. The new prices are live on the Apple India site.

24. Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2023 Ends Tonight: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics

    Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2023 is live for Prime members. The sale will go live for everyone else at 12am on January 15. We've handpicked the best deals and offers you can grab on the first day of the sale.

25. Returnal PC Release Date Set for February 15, System Requirements Revealed

    Returnal is coming to PC on February 15. PlayStation has revealed the full system requirements for the same, alongside new features coming to the PC port. The new version boasts support for Nvidia’s DLSS and AMD’s FSR upscaling techniques, unlocked framerates, ray-traced reflections, customisable keyboard and mouse controls, and more. The once PS5-exclusive also o...

26. Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2023: Best Laptop Deals Under Rs. 40,000

    The Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2023 has brought some great deals on a wide range of products. Here we have picked some of the best deals available on laptops under Rs. 40,000.

27. Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip OLED With Up to 13th Gen Intel Core I9-13900H CPUs, 3.2K Displays Unveiled

    Asus has unveiled Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip OLED laptop. The 2-in-1 device comes with a 16-inch touch screen with up to 3.2K resolution and a maximum 120Hz refresh rate. It supports up to 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor, coupled with Intel Iris X graphics and 16GB of RAM.

28. MacBook Pro Models to Feature 3nm M3 Pro and M3 Max Chips in 2024: Ming-Chi Kuo

    The 2024 MacBook Pro models will reportedly include M3 Pro and M3 Max chips built on TSMC's 3nm process. According to an analyst, MacBook Pro models powered by the M3 Pro and M3 Max chips will be mass-produced in the first half of 2024. When compared with existing chips manufactured on a 5nm process, 3nm technology should provide better performance and power efficienc...

29. Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Go 5G With Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

    The Galaxy Book 2 Go 5G, the newest device in the Galaxy Book Go lineup, was unveiled on Monday by Samsung. The Galaxy Book 2 Go 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 processor, which provides improved performance over the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 processor found in the previously released Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360.

30. MacBook Pro, Mac mini Refreshed With Apple M2, M2 Pro, M2 Max CPUs

    Apple has refreshed its existing MacBook Pro and Mac mini designs with new internal hardware, promising better performance and battery life.